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Sunday, February 12, 2012

SIN IS CROACHING AT YOUR DOOR

I realize that Tuesday is Valentine's Day. But without a significant other, I place no importance on the day. Today would have been my mother's 80th birthday . . . but I refuse to wallow in grief for the next month (until the anniversary of Jolene's death a month from tomorrow). That's my excuse (if one is needed) for not writing on a holiday theme.

In reading the account of Cain and Abel for the umpteenth time, the sequence of events struck me anew.

Cain and Abel brought offerings to God.

God didn't look at Cain's offering with favor.

Cain got angry.

God confronted Cain the first time.

Cain killed Abel.

God confronted Cain the second time.

God saw what was going to happen, and He warned Cain to resist the temptation. Kind of like the apostle Peter, who denied the Lord three times in spite of Jesus's warning.

I'd like to think that I would obey God if He warned me ahead of time like that. But I suspect I wouldn't. In fact, I'm pretty sure I haven't. I've ignored that small voice that says stop! now! before it's too late!

Lord, teach me to listen. . .and obey.

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9 comments:

Hi Darlene,The story of Cain and Abel has both fascinated and puzzled me for ages. I always wondered why Cain's sacrifice was rejected. On the surface, God seemed to be unfair, playing favorites. But on the deeper level, just as you discussed, it wasn't about the sacrifice. It was about obedience.

Wow! Amazing! How many times have I talked myself out of something I KNEW to be true because it didn't follow logic? And funny . . . each and every time I've regretted not following that still, small voice. Thanks for sharing this with us. Its a good reminder and a great affirmation! God bless you, Darlene!

I just finished reading the Cain and Abel story for my Bible study. I really like your post and can see myself as you did. I know I've ignored that voice from God too many times. I'm praying daily now for the wisdom and strength to listen for that voice and to heed it as I should.

About Me

Award-winning author and speaker Darlene Franklin lives in cowboy country—Oklahoma.
Oklahoma has the benefit of being the home to her son, his wife, and their four beautiful children.
Darlene loves music, needlework, reading and reality tv. She currently resides in a nursing home, which has become a place of blessing.
Darlene is the author of twenty-five novels and novellas. She has also written around 250 devotionals and personal experience pieces for various publications, including her soon-to-release book, It Is Well with my Soul. For links to her books and other writing, check out the second page of the blog.